Lutz: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January and Development Ahead of Schedule

roteague · 10-10-2008, 02:55 PM

From GM-VOLT website:

"Lutz Provides More Volt Details: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January, and Volt Development Ahead of Schedule

Lutz told reporters that because things have gone so well, the Volt is actually ahead of schedule. He indicated that he was now 99.9% sure the Volt will be a success, and that as a result it will have a transformational effect on the public’s perception of GM’s technological and environmental prowess.

He also discussed issues being worked out for apartment dwellers, and noted one idea would be to persuade garage owners to set aside an area for car charging and discussed the way public chargers would have to be designed so thieves couldn’t steal power. The charger would have a sliding door that locks the cord in place, opening only when a credit card was swiped."

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Canyonaro · 10-10-2008, 03:50 PM

Sweet!

With the roof after a trip, I could go back home with full charge (since I usually park in long term for more then a week if at all). That would mean no gas on the way up to the airport and back (about 37 miles one way).

Chaz_23 · 10-10-2008, 04:41 PM

What does cold whether do to the battery?

K-1 · 10-10-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaz_23

What does cold whether do to the battery?

If the battery is extremely cold, the ICE kicks on to warm it before use.

Clownzilla · 10-10-2008, 04:46 PM

*sarcasm* Won't happen. GM is doomed and a doomed company can't possibly make something like this. Instead of posting these BS stories how about posting more stories about how GM is toast and there is nothing anybody can do about it. *sarcasm*

prototype66 · 10-10-2008, 04:46 PM

Good to hear it's ahead of schedule!
Possibly an early start on production?

prototype66 · 10-10-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaz_23

What does cold whether do to the battery?

It kills batteries.
Remamber the old Diehard battery commercials where they burried a car in the snow for a week in like akaska with a new "Diehard" and it started right up?

Maybe showing my age! lol

couldn't find the exact one but here is this gem from '74
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRLB58Hqexo

jbernie · 10-10-2008, 05:07 PM

The roof option combined with climate control & remote start if setup that way would be great promotional material especially in the southern states.

Cool your car down without unecessary idling of the ICE. or conversely, warming up the car int he northern states with minimal ICE usage.

+1 to GM

johnny smallblock · 10-10-2008, 06:14 PM

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as a result it will have a transformational effect on the public’s perception of GM’s technological and environmental prowess

At $25K, yes.
At $40K, no.

Aerodynamix · 10-10-2008, 06:32 PM

^^^ Exactly. I expect the take-rate here in Canada to be fairly low unless the pricing is on par with the Camry Hybrid which starts at $30,660. For comparison, the Prius starts at $27,400.

rueben44 · 10-10-2008, 06:38 PM

Wow the Prius and the Volt are two different kinds of cars. Theoretically the Volt could go without using gas period if you stay under 40 miles a day. Why would they sell that for the same price as a car that can't claim this?

DaJudge · 10-10-2008, 07:07 PM

You know you are still going to have to sit in gas lines in you beloved hybrid toyo or honda. It doesn't happen often but there has been some of that going on lately. 45 minutes waiting for gas in Plano, Texas. But your Volt will roll right past. If you are a true greeny wouldn't you love to tell people you use zero gas, I mean zero 90% of the time.

In my normal driving I would fill up once every 6months, all 7 gallons worth. I make it two weeks in my gas lovin' Goat as it is. And I'm good with that.

goblue · 10-10-2008, 07:20 PM

Whether you all want to believe it or not...

The VOLT is far more significant today than the Prius was when it launched.

The Prius saves some gas - and not all that much compared to a similar sized, similar powered compact car. The VOLT basically uses NO gas for some people. And those people will be the early adopters.

FenwickHockey65 · 10-10-2008, 07:31 PM

A Volt's starting to look better and better for us...

I wonder how much more the photovoltaic roof option will cost.

Smaart Aas Saabr · 10-10-2008, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbernie

The roof option combined with climate control & remote start if setup that way would be great promotional material especially in the southern states.

Cool your car down without unecessary idling of the ICE. or conversely, warming up the car int he northern states with minimal ICE usage.

+1 to GM

A photovoltaic roof wouldn't really warm the car up it would cool it... the sun hitting the roof is very good to warm the car...

10-10-2008, 02:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
roteague 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 1,430	Lutz: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January and Development Ahead of Schedule From GM-VOLT website: "Lutz Provides More Volt Details: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January, and Volt Development Ahead of Schedule Lutz told reporters that because things have gone so well, the Volt is actually ahead of schedule. He indicated that he was now 99.9% sure the Volt will be a success, and that as a result it will have a transformational effect on the public’s perception of GM’s technological and environmental prowess. He also discussed issues being worked out for apartment dwellers, and noted one idea would be to persuade garage owners to set aside an area for car charging and discussed the way public chargers would have to be designed so thieves couldn’t steal power. The charger would have a sliding door that locks the cord in place, opening only when a credit card was swiped." FULL ARTICLE __________________ I don't have a ride, but I do have a car. CNBC: "By all accounts, Rick Wagoner's done a hell of a job. Even his critics in the industry have told me Wagoner and his top lieutenants don't get enough credit for the job they're doing in Detroit."

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Clownzilla 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 388	Re: Lutz: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January and Development Ahead of Schedu sarcasm Won't happen. GM is doomed and a doomed company can't possibly make something like this. Instead of posting these BS stories how about posting more stories about how GM is toast and there is nothing anybody can do about it. sarcasm __________________ Current Ride: 2006 SAAB 9-5 proudly NOT made by the UAW-CAW.

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jbernie 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado, USA Drives: 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero Posts: 2,163	Re: Lutz: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January and Development Ahead of Schedu The roof option combined with climate control & remote start if setup that way would be great promotional material especially in the southern states. Cool your car down without unecessary idling of the ICE. or conversely, warming up the car int he northern states with minimal ICE usage. +1 to GM __________________ Talk is cheap, sometimes it is on sale!

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Aerodynamix 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: 45º49'29"N 77º05'43"W Drives: 1998 Ford Escort SE 5-spd Sedan Posts: 1,638	Re: Lutz: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January and Development Ahead of Schedu ^^^ Exactly. I expect the take-rate here in Canada to be fairly low unless the pricing is on par with the Camry Hybrid which starts at $30,660. For comparison, the Prius starts at $27,400. __________________ Nintendo Wii Number 7502-4697-2349-6389 PM me your info so I know who I'm adding Current: ☻ 1998 Ford Escort LX, "Sport" Sedan 5MT Wanted: ☻ Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T, 6MT ☻ Mini Cooper S, 6MT ☻ Hyundai Accent Sport, 5MT ☻ Saturn Astra XR, 3-Door 5MT ♥ A modern Saab equivalent to the Mini Cooper S or Volvo C30 Previous: ☻ 1991 Chrysler Daytona Shelby 2.5L Turbo, 3AT ☻ 1989 Plymouth Sundance, Sedan 3AT ☻ 1979 Chevrolet Scottsdale Reg Cab, 2WD 350ci 4bbl AT

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rueben44 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2006 Mazda 3 2003 CTS - Sold Posts: 1,340	Re: Lutz: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January and Development Ahead of Schedu Wow the Prius and the Volt are two different kinds of cars. Theoretically the Volt could go without using gas period if you stay under 40 miles a day. Why would they sell that for the same price as a car that can't claim this? __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Car Domain Page

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DaJudge 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Drives: 1970 GTO Judge 2004 GTO 2006 Go Mango Daytona Posts: 62	Re: Lutz: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January and Development Ahead of Schedu You know you are still going to have to sit in gas lines in you beloved hybrid toyo or honda. It doesn't happen often but there has been some of that going on lately. 45 minutes waiting for gas in Plano, Texas. But your Volt will roll right past. If you are a true greeny wouldn't you love to tell people you use zero gas, I mean zero 90% of the time. In my normal driving I would fill up once every 6months, all 7 gallons worth. I make it two weeks in my gas lovin' Goat as it is. And I'm good with that.

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goblue 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 4,749	Re: Lutz: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January and Development Ahead of Schedu Whether you all want to believe it or not... The VOLT is far more significant today than the Prius was when it launched. The Prius saves some gas - and not all that much compared to a similar sized, similar powered compact car. The VOLT basically uses NO gas for some people. And those people will be the early adopters. __________________ VOLTEC is the future of everything automotive. A plug in Prius is not the same as a VOLT. Hydrogen is dead. 8 speed transmissions are irrelevant. VOLT will not have zipties

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FenwickHockey65 News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Drives: Chevrolet Malibu LS, GMC Envoy SLE, GMC Sonoma SLS Posts: 9,300	Re: Lutz: Photovoltaic Roof to be Unveiled in January and Development Ahead of Schedu A Volt's starting to look better and better for us... I wonder how much more the photovoltaic roof option will cost. __________________ Proud to drive American. Proud to drive GM. Current Cars: 2007 Chevrolet Malibu LS: 2.2L ECOTEC I-4 2003 GMC Envoy SLE: 4.2L Vortec 4200 I-6 1998 GMC Sonoma SLS Ext. Cab: 4.3L Vortec 4300 V6 Former Cars: 1993 Saturn SW2 (1993-2006, 243,000 miles) 1989 GMC Safari SLT (1989-2003, 293,000 miles) Future Car: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT RS: 3.6L SIDI High-Feature V6

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